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1 Answer | Asked in Appeals / Appellate Law, Civil Rights, Constitutional Law and Criminal Law for Nevada on
Q: Has CPS violated my constitutional 4th and 14th amendment rights when they did this to me? Can I get dismissed?

In my current and open Family CPS Case, after my son was born and we both tested negative for any influence of drugs in our system, due to the fact he was born 1month early. Social Service became involved and so did something called Nea or Neo from CPS DFS. The hospital said he was showing signs of... View More

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answered on Dec 21, 2024

I'm sorry you're going through this difficult situation. The Fourth Amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures, while the Fourteenth ensures due process. If you believe CPS acted unlawfully, it’s important to gather all your documentation and evidence related to your... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law and Appeals / Appellate Law for Nevada on
Q: do i have a case for an appeal to be submitted with a higher court my case was supposed to be re evaluated by DETR*

a judge reversed DETRs decision to deny me benefits and on the last day for the lawyers representing DETR to file any paperwork they filed for a motion to amend judgement and it was granted and the judge sent it back to DETR for review and instead of reviewing the case as directed by the judge DETR... View More

Jennifer Setters
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answered on Oct 8, 2024

Based on your description, it sounds like there may have been a procedural mishandling of your case by DETR, especially if they failed to follow the judge's direction and this resulted in financial loss. You may have grounds for an appeal, particularly if the judge was not informed of the... View More

Q: Whats the next step?

If my case wasn't granted an appeal until 1 year later and because of the delay in the I had a hearing the judge automatically went to deference in the mean time then at my appeal hearing I was told the appellant judge didn't have jurisdiction to grant the appeal what do I do next when... View More

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answered on Aug 12, 2024

Navigating the appeals process can be quite complex, especially when there are delays and jurisdictional issues involved. If your appeal was delayed and the appellant judge determined they didn’t have jurisdiction, it’s important to understand why this decision was made and what your options... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Appeals / Appellate Law, Child Custody and Legal Malpractice for Nevada on
Q: My attorney wont provide me with proof that he emailed the other attorney requesting a continuance like he said he did.

I was the victim of a violent crime that almost took my life resulting in very sever injuries, surgery, an extended hospital stay & months of rehab. I also had to move to another county during the investigation for my safety. I was unable to submit a reply or exhibits to a motion to change... View More

Joel Gary Selik
Joel Gary Selik
answered on Mar 24, 2024

In Nevada, If the attorney no longer represents you and your bill is paid, you can request your entire file.

1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law, Appeals / Appellate Law and Estate Planning for Nevada on
Q: The POA for my aunt , quit claimed her Deed and now my aunt doesn't own her house. She is 85 and I need to know how?

The guy that said he would help my aunt with her trust, was heard talking to the guy he quitclaimed the deed to. The guy said he would pay him 100k and 3 weeks later the house is recorded as that other guy's and my aunt didn't approve this. They sold it for 300k less then it's worth.... View More

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answered on Jan 15, 2024

Aunt must hire a competent NV attorney to file suit to set aside the transfer. If there is a trust, then the trustee may still have legal title if he did not convey. Attorney In Fact must also be sued for breach of fiduciary duty. Ejectment action may be needed in addition to a Quiet Title,... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Appeals / Appellate Law for Nevada on
Q: ssi appeal

I received a SSA notice to plan reduce my SSI amount. I am plan to appeal and need advice and representative.

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on May 8, 2023

I'm sorry your question remained open for four weeks. It was probably overlooked in the "Appeals/Appellate" category. At this point, you could repost and add "Social Security" as a category, or consider reaching out to a social security attorney. Some questions do go... View More

Q: I need to file an appeal on an administrative hearing decision with the NV State Board of Massage Therapy.

I asked what the process was for an appeal and was told I could appeal using NRS233B.130. What type of lawyer do I need?

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on May 28, 2022

A Nevada attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. You could reach out to attorneys who handle government/administrative law (which you've already chosen), education law, professional license/certificate matters, civil litigation, and probably a few other... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Appeals / Appellate Law and Gov & Administrative Law for Nevada on
Q: I need a lawyer that knows about filing appeals Under NRS233B.130 on an Administrative Hearing What type of lawyer?

What type of lawyer do I need?

Kevin Christopher Murphy
Kevin Christopher Murphy
answered on May 11, 2022

You want an Admin. Law attorney but we are unable to assist you at this time, so you can call your local County Bar Association (Clark County, etc.) and secure a referral to qualified legal representation. However, I wanted to caution that you are required to file within 30 days of the adverse... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Appeals / Appellate Law for Nevada on
Q: disabled rights in nv. and found out estate sold all no reports
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on May 9, 2022

A Nevada attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a month. The issues of the question are not fully clear. There's no guarantee every question here is picked up, but you could add a few categories and repost. That might improve your chances of an attorney in the relevant... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Appeals / Appellate Law, Landlord - Tenant and Real Estate Law for Nevada on
Q: Summary eviction what to do next if a appeal is granted and summary of eviction is denied
Katie Marie Charleston
Katie Marie Charleston
answered on Aug 10, 2021

You have 10 days to file an appeal of a summary eviction action in Nevada. I recommend retaining counsel to help you navigate the appeal and comply with time and procedural requirements.

1 Answer | Asked in Appeals / Appellate Law for Nevada on
Q: Hello I am writing because I dont feel like he had a fair trial and I would like to have his case appealed
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Nov 8, 2020

A Nevada attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks and time is very much of the essence when it comes to appeals. Unlike statutes of limitations or notices of claims, where deadlines can be in the order of years or months, timelines for appeals, as a GENERAL MATTER... View More

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Q: I never had a lawyer on my case and filed an appeal with my adress on it why haven’t I received any mail with the orders
Charles William Michaels
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answered on Sep 21, 2020

I attempted to answer this question earlier. CALL the clerk of the appellate court, that's the first thing you should do.

1 Answer | Asked in Appeals / Appellate Law for Nevada on
Q: Why won’t the courts mail me any of this information as my adress is on my appeal.

How am I supposed to know what’s going on

Charles William Michaels
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Charles William Michaels
answered on Sep 21, 2020

First, I am not a Nevada lawyer. That being said, were you represented by an attorney in the court below? If so, and if your attorney has not yet withdrawn his/her appearance, perhaps the appellate court is sending the information to your (former) attorney. If that's the case, your (former)... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Appeals / Appellate Law for Nevada on
Q: how to filed a appeal to remove a case from court because of legal representation didnt do there job, start from scratc.

I have 6 days to filed and it's a civil case and my proof never was given to the court or did my attorney exchange information with the other attorney. Also my attorney lied and said I was out of country for 2 weeks and cant do any deposition or arbitration of any, and my attorney ask to... View More

Charles William Michaels
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Charles William Michaels
answered on Jul 7, 2020

If your case was not properly presented because of your trial attorney's missteps and perhaps other related issues, that could be some of your issues on appeal. That is, among your claims for relief before the appellate court, is to have your case remanded to the trial court to hear your side.... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury, Appeals / Appellate Law and Mergers & Acquisitions for Nevada on
Q: Does the attorney general have to provide special council when it is evident that no attorney will represent a plaintiff

I want to sue the state of Nevada does the Attorney General have to help me represent me if I can't find an attorney that will does she have to appoint special counsel

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jun 19, 2020

A Nevada attorney could best advise here, but your post remains open for two weeks. As a general matter across the nation, the state attorneys general do represent citizens. But that role is something more in the form of advising lawmakers or enforcing laws. The office isn't thought of as an... View More

Q: The NV Board of Veterinary Examiners has taken my vet's licence. Their regulations do not provide an appeal process

How does my vet find how to challenge their ruling.

Joel Gary Selik
Joel Gary Selik
answered on Apr 30, 2018

Contact Attorney Kevin Murphy

http://murphyjoneslaw.com

1 Answer | Asked in Appeals / Appellate Law for Nevada on
Q: Please tell me what does this mean" Reconsideration of asking for court records denied as "Moot"
Glenn B. Manishin
Glenn B. Manishin
answered on Dec 20, 2016

It means there is no more live controversy for the court to decide, so that a decision on the reconsideration request is no longer necessary.

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law and Appeals / Appellate Law for Nevada on
Q: Can a decision be reversed in appellate status if evidence are summitted that wasn't giving in prior decision.

Without going to court.

Glenn B. Manishin
Glenn B. Manishin
answered on Dec 20, 2016

In both state and federal courts, the rule is that an appeal is based on the trial record (evidence, jury instructions, legal decisions, etc.) and new facts cannot be introduced at the appellate level unless it was impossible to have presented them before the lower court.

1 Answer | Asked in Appeals / Appellate Law for Nevada on
Q: If a juror attended the wedding of a prosecutor can case be overturned
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Oct 18, 2015

A lot more facts need to be known in order to answer this question.

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